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Mirror

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Red rectangular object with wavy edges and white trim. The object features pink, purple, and white flowers with green stems and leaves. A black and yellow butterfly is present. Attached to the object is a blue metal loop with a blue knot. Two sets of long, thin strings are hanging. The strings on the left are green and blue; the strings on the right are pink. The background is light gray. The title of the image is "Mirror" by an unidentified artist.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Glass, silk
Culture
China
Dimensions
421 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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